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BULLETIN
Hurricane Rachel Advisory Number  30
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP182026
800 AM MST Sun Oct 04 2026

...RACHEL STRENGTHENS A LITTLE MORE...


SUMMARY OF 800 AM MST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...20.2N 113.8W
ABOUT 310 MI...500 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...105 MPH...165 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...965 MB...28.50 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 800 AM MST (1500 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Rachel was located
near latitude 20.2 North, longitude 113.8 West. Rachel is moving
toward the west-northwest near 6 mph (9 km/h). A turn toward the
west is expected later today, and that motion is forecast to
continue through the middle of the week.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 105 mph (165 km/h)
with higher gusts. Fluctuations in strength are possible today,
but Rachel is expected to slowly weaken beginning on Monday.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 40 miles (65 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 125 miles
(205 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 965 mb (28.50 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF: Swells generated by Rachel will continue to affect the coast
of the Baja California Peninsula through Monday. These swells are
likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
Please consult products from your local weather office.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 200 PM MST.

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Forecaster Cangialosi